Experts Warn Risks of Common Allergy Medications May Outweigh Benefits

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Experts Warn Risks of Common Allergy Medications May Outweigh Benefits
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Experts warn that the risks of using diphenhydramine (Benadryl) outweigh its benefits, especially for children and older adults, and recommend switching to safer, more effective second-generation antihistamines like loratadine and cetirizine, as current evidence shows diphenhydramine poses significant health risks and is outdated.

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